Assessment Description
Describe how epidemiological data influence changes in health practices. Provide an example and explain what data would be necessary to make a change in practice.
Discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least TWO references cited using APA format not more than five years.
RESOURCES
Using Epidemiological Data to Guide Clinical Practice: Review of Studies on Cardiovascular Disease and Use of Combined Oral Contraceptives
Read “Using Epidemiological Data to Guide Clinical Practice: Review of Studies on Cardiovascular Disease and Use of Combined Oral Contraceptives,” by Hannaford and Owen-Smith, from BMJ (1998).
This is an article with direct application of how epidemiological data is used in medical research.
